Lead Program Facilitator - Chicago, United States - Girls Inc of Chicago

Girls Inc of Chicago

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Chicago, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Lead Facilitator:
Full-Time

Organization Overview
Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our comprehensive approach to whole girl development equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up
healthy, educated, and independent.

These positive outcomes are achieved through three core elements:
people - trained staff and volunteers who build lasting, mentoring relationships;

environment - girls-only, physically and emotionally safe, where there is a sisterhood of support, high expectations, and mutual respect; and programming - research-based, hands on and minds-on, age-appropriate, meeting the needs of today's girls.

Informed by girls and their families, we also advocate for legislation and policies to increase opportunities for all

girls and address the systemic barriers that impede girls' success, particularly girls in low income communities and girls of color.

Position Overview
Girls Inc. of Chicago has an exciting opportunity for a
Full Time Lead Facilitator.

The Instructional Facilitator is responsible for implementing and adapting a wide variety of enrichment activities for grades K-12th, year-round, during the school year and during out-of school time hours.

Facilitators will be responsible for leading instruction, and curriculum based content for hands-on/minds-on activities and discussions designed to increase knowledge, strengthen self-confidence, and cultivate communication and other pro-social skills.

Girls Inc. of Chicago Youth Programs may take place during the school day, during afterschool hours, and on weekends. Additionally, the
Full Time Lead Facilitator must be open to delivering programs in either a virtual or in-person environment.

Lastly, all
Program Facilitators support Girls Inc.

of Chicago by participating in organization-wide initiatives, as needed, to help ensure that all employees are serving as visible and effective leaders and advocates for Girls Inc.

of Chicago.

Primary Responsibilities
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Must be able to facilitate programming to girls in groups of and between the

ages of 5-18, both in-person or virtually;

Prepare for, and facilitate handson and intentional programming activities within our Core

Essential Services (Healthy Living, Academic Enrichment and Support, Life Skills);

Develop content according to the guidelines and delivery schedule outlined in Girls Inc's

virtual and in-person programming models;

Maintain safe spaces by implementing inperson and online safeguards for engagement;
Conduct essential tasks to ensure the maintenance of program equipment and activity

supplies;

Identify ways to encourage, collect, and share girls work;
Provide feedback and creative input on programming;
Work to understand school priorities, and use this information to determine ongoing girl

needs, and opportunities to align activities to academic goals;

Serve as point of contact to all parttime facilitators, volunteers and interns, who may be

assigned to your site.

Support the planning and implementation of special events/projects;
Support goals for girl engagement and family outreach;
Attend regular staff meetings, trainings and work in collaboration with Girls Inc. staff and

partner contacts;

Maintain relationships with girls & their families and provide individual support ensuring

their ability to effectively engage in the program;

Create and share family engagement activities for independent projects;
Maintain and track girl attendance, using a comprehensive tracking database in support of program evaluation;
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of girl growth and development, effective

instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis,

and research related to learning and knowledge of equity issues facing girls of color.

Must be punctual, prepared, have a positive attitude and is at ease with, (and adept at)

using a variety of lively program techniques (brainstorming, role-playing, etc.).

Must be selfdirected, detail oriented with proven written and oral communication skills,

as well as group facilitation skills.

Must be a highenergy, caring, selfstarter, innovative and have high level of competency

in cultural diversity.

Ability to effectively maintain information for recording purposes and standards of record

keeping

Proficient in Word and Excel.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate effectively and work collaboratively

with youth, families and professionals.

Must be CPR and First Aid certified.
Proven experience working with diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

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Must have a valid driver license, reliable and consistent transportation and the

ability, to work and travel daily, between the hours of 8am-6pm to multiple school
**sites throughout Chicago, predominantly throughout t